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Use Multicultural Literature Across Subjects

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Use Multicultural Literature Across Subjects

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Application:  Incorporate diverse books like Inside Out & Back Again (Vietnamese-American), Brown Girl Dreaming (African-American), and Esperanza Rising (Mexican-American) into language arts and history.

🧠 Impact: Encourages empathy, identity exploration, and cultural awareness.

✝️ Virtue: Promotes respect for others' experiences.

🔗 Resource: Gay, G. (2018). Culturally Responsive Teaching

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🌐 Application: Use case studies from different parts of the world, such as clean water access in Kenya or youth activism in Hong Kong, to explore global perspectives in social studies or science.

📈 Impact: Builds global awareness and critical thinking.

🔎 Virtue: Empathy and justice.

🔗 Source:(https://www.globalonenessproject.org)

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Highlight Historical Contributions of Diverse Groups

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Highlight Historical Contributions of Diverse Groups

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🗺️ Application: Spotlight contributions by underrepresented figures like Ida B. Wells, Chief Joseph, or Dolores Huerta.

📚 Lesson idea: Biography projects and role-play activities.

✝️ Virtue: Equity and truth.

🔗 Source: [https://zinnedproject.org]

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🎨 Application: Explore cultural identity through music and art—e.g., Indigenous drumming, African textiles, or Latin American muralism.

🧠 Impact: Promotes inclusion and appreciation for cultural beauty.

✝️ Virtue: Celebration of diversity.

🔗 Resource:[https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education]

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🎯 Application: Let students choose research topics related to their heritage or interests and co-create rubrics.

👂 Impact: Increases ownership and voice.

✝️ Virtue: Respect and humility.

🔗 Resource: Ladson-Billings, G. (2009). The Dreamkeepers

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✏️ Application: Design math problems using examples from local markets, cultural foods, or family traditions.

🧠 Impact: Boosts engagement and comprehension.

✝️ Virtue: Empathy through relevance.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.learningforjustice.org]

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🗣️ Application: Support bilingualism by allowing students to write journal entries or brainstorm in their first language before translating.

📚 Impact: Promotes confidence and identity.

✝️ Imago Dei: Honors each student’s full identity.

🔗 Source: Nieto, S. (2018). *Language, Culture, and Teaching

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🖐️ Application: Combine storytelling, visuals, and hands-on activities to reflect cultural communication styles.

🧠 Impact: Meets diverse learning preferences.

✝️ Virtue: Compassion and adaptability.

🔗 Resource: Gay, G. (2018)

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🖼️ Application: Display student art, cultural flags, and multilingual signs. Include a rotating “Culture of the Month” spotlight.

🌈 Impact: Affirms identity and belonging.

✝️ Virtue: Inclusion and celebration.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.learningforjustice.org]

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🤝 Application: Establish norms like “Everyone’s voice matters” and “Seek to understand.” Involve students in norm creation.

🧠 Impact: Builds respect and shared responsibility.

✝️ Virtue: Respect, cooperation.

🔗 Source: Responsive Classroom strategies

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🎉 Application: Organize class presentations or potlucks around Lunar New Year, Juneteenth, or Eid. Encourage family involvement.

🌏 Impact: Builds cultural awareness and joy.

✝️ Virtue: Curiosity and appreciation.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources]

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📣 Application: Model using gender-neutral terms and preferred pronouns. Avoid cultural assumptions.

🧠 Impact: Fosters psychological safety.

✝️ Virtue: Integrity and respect.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.learningforjustice.org]

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🎤 Application: Host “Cultural Heritage Night” where families share food, music, and traditions. Students can interview relatives.

🌎 Impact: Promotes pride and learning.

✝️ Virtue: Unity and gratitude.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources]

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📚 Application: Offer workshops with translators about supporting learning at home or navigating school tools.

🤝 Impact: Builds bridges between home and school.

✝️ Virtue: Empathy and service.

🔗 Source:Ladson-Billings (2009)

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🌱 Application: Partner with community centers, museums, or local nonprofits for student-led service or storytelling projects.

📈 Impact: Fosters civic responsibility.

✝️ Virtue: Stewardship and justice.

🔗 Resource: [https://www.dosomething.org]

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🏠 Application: Schedule informal visits or Zoom meetings with families to learn more about their needs and hopes.

💬 Impact: Strengthens trust and understanding.

✝️ Imago Dei: Affirms each family's dignity.

🔗 Resource: Nieto (2018)